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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
UNPBEoEDENFED FLOOD.

A Dozen POpuIous Cities IHundated-A
Raging Sea Ten to Thirty Feet Deep
Where 1t Was Once DenseIy Populated.
SAN Francisco, December 15.-The steam
ship, City of Sydney, arrived this afternoon
from Hong Kong and YokOhOma. Chinese
papers give details of disaster occasiOned
BY the Yellow river overlooking its banks
In the province OF Honu, and describes it as
one OF the most appalling occurrences In the
loss OF life and property recorded In recent
times. The river broke its banks on the
evening Of September %, southwest Of the
city Of Ching Chow, and not only complete
ly inundated that city, but also ten other
pOpulous cities. The whole area is now
raging sea, ten 70 thirty feet deep, where it
was once a densely populated and rich plain.
The former bed Of Yellow river is now dry,
and the present lake was the bed OF the river
centuries ago The loss Of life is incalcu-
liable, and the statement is made by mis-
slOnaries that millions Of Chinese are home
less and starving. Many nuts are being
erected for them. What It viii be in two
months cannot be conceived. The misery is
increasing, owing to the bitter cold weather.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

CHARLES CITY. Iowa, December 15.-The
arrangements for the execution Of Chester
Bellows IN this city tomorrow for murder
of Alice Waterman on July g, 1886, are all
complete and viii take place before noon
IN the presence Of but few witnesses. Bel
lows was brought here from AnamOsa
this morning. He has been confined
In the penitentiary since November, 1886
when he was found guilty Of the murder Of
his neics Alice Waterman. This viii be the
first judicial execution in Iowa since Bsnja-
min A. McComb was hung at OttUmWa,
February II, 1865, for the murder Of Laura
J. Harvey
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

MoBErIIE, TEX, December I4.-FrOm
stockmen arriving here it is learned that
laWlessness reigns supreme In the public
land strip. Murders are OF daily occurrences.
Five persons were killed last week. There
being no court in the land strip, despera-
does are hOcking thither from all quarters
and making daily raids into Texas and car
rying of horses and cattle. The people in
the Texas panhandle are clamOring for con
gress to place the strip under law
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Given a Coat Of Tar and Feathers.

POLO, MICH, December 16.-The alleged
dOings of Mrs. Olmsted and Mrs. Shamp,
of this place, have been such as to arouse
the good people to a high state of indigna-
ton, and at a quiet mass Indignation meet
ing of women it was resolved to treat the
offending parties to a coat of tar and feath-
ers. A number Of male citizens hearing OF
this intention, resolved that a man named
Scott was more responsible than the women.
Both sex then pooled their Indignation, and
late last night took the three alleged offend
ers from their houses and presented each
with a suit that viii stay by them some time.
Scott was shown a special consideration by
being ridden on a rail.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
Suicide OF L. W. Hopkins At kansas City.

Suicide OF L. ". Hopkins At Kansas City.
KANSAS CRY, No, December 14.-Landis
w. Hopkins, a young man q years Of age,
died this morning from the effects OF lsuda-
mum taken last night at his fashionable
bOaIding house on west Tenth streets in the
presence Of two young women. He had
achieved considerable nOtoriety, both here
and IN other parts OF the country, by his
reckless and eccentric conduct, most of his
exploits being In the nature of the lavish sL-
pendlture Of money. he inherited a large
fortune some years ago and has been con-
sp1cuous before the public ever since. A
short time ago he went TO New York on his
way to Europe and while there had some
difficulty which gave rise to a
widely circulated newspaper report that he
lad engaged, at a considerable expense, a
pug1list to accompany him on his travels,
and to punish any one who gained his i'll
viii. He had been drinking heavily for sew
eraI days before his death. In 1882, while
handling a shotgun, 1t accidentally exploded
and this contents struck his wife, tearing her
head to pieces. A singular feature of this
tragedy was that Mrs. Hopkins was reading
the novel, "a Day of Fate, when she was
killed. Since that time Hopkins has lived
wild life,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

Wool Reporter this week says the wooden
manufacturing business has been suffering
greatly from the growing evil of long terms
OF credit dating bills ahead aud sales upon
open account. The result is that 125 prom
lnent manufacturers have subscribed them
selves as desirOus Of attending the meeting
to be held in New York to remedy these
evils. The details OF the date and place of
meeting have not yet been arranged, but the
committee having the matter in charge hope
to have a meeting to occur Immediately
after the holidays. Meantime the commit
tee Is constantly getting additional sigma
lures Of wooden MAMMA sturers.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
Preparing a Prohibition Campaign.

SEDALIA, December 16.-The state com
mittee of the prohibition party met here to-
day and made preparations for opening the
next campaign. A state organizer was
chosen 10 at once enter upon the work of
putting the party machinery in motion in
every county in the state. A fund OF 5000
was provided for campaign expenses. There
was full representation from every con-
gressionaL distriet IN the state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
ReaVT snosZ stoFm.

FoRT WOREH, Tx, December la gen
eral snow storm, the heaviest IN the memory
Of the Oldest settlers Is reported throughout
western Texas. At Cisco and st. An
gelO, the snow is six inches deep.
AT Abilene and Sweet Water four
inches. It showed here all evening but the
snow melted as fast as It fell. No loss OF
cattle Is feared unless the snow storm Is FOL
loved BY Q bIiZzard.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

Ell DoaADO, KAN, December 15.-FrOm
certain movements Of gentlemen who are
well posted 1t appears that there Is being
secretly organized an immense scheme to
make a raid on oklahoma in early spring.
This movement extends over two or three
states, tire arrangements being that the way
TO open Indian territory to settlement is to
open it. They say that 1000 men will go
into the territory at given date and that
the government has not enough troops to
keep them out. One Of the leaders of the
scheme lives here and says they mean bust
ness from now on.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

BOSTON, Dec. 13.-The vote polIed in the
municipal election to-day aggregated s., 467,
which is larger than any municipal vote
since 1888. OF this number, O'Brien, dem
Oeratic, the present incumbent, received
26, S66; bart, republican, and independent
a, $50, the labor vote failing to materialize.
The vote was in favor Of license by 6,843
majority. Last year the majority in favor
Of license was 4, Az. The following towns
also voted in favor Of license: Lynn, 100;
Salem, 525; NeWburypOrt, OF.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

New YORK, December 14.-By the annual
report OF the chamber Of commerce, it
appears that the value OF goods imported to
S45, while the value of all goods imported
into the United States was $752, 49O, $50. The
value Of domestic goods exported from New
York was S3l9, 1857, 498, and the value of all
goods exported from United States ports
was S725, 733, 263. The excess in the value Of
imports over exports for the whole United
States, was accordingly S26. 757, 297.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
Indian EIaTanders-

NOGAIEs, A. T., December IA band OF
renegade Yuzui Indians, numbering twenty,
made a descent upon the ElamOtel ranch,
near Antonio, for tine puTpos of robbery.
LabOrers on the ranch opened fire upon
them, exchanging shots. The Indians fed,
taking large quantities of corn. Pursuit
was kept up as far as Pilares, IN Bacatal-
lero Range. The Tenth regiment, Federal
troops stationed at Cruz de Pisdra, also
joined in the pursuit, but failed to OvertRke
them. The Indians are destitute and dar-
inc and serious Trouble is feared.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

NEW York, December 1.-THE most en-
thusiastic supporters Of the republican
clubs convention are surprised at the num-
dred tickets have already been issued, and
still they come. The largest delegations
come from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode
Island. The territories are here, too. 10
sepE Poll, chairman Of the committee on
organization, called the convention to or
der. James P. Foster, president of the re-
publican club OF New York, was then intro
duced and welcomed the delegates. Hon.
David Ryan, of Ohio, was chosen tempo
rary chairman, after which the convention
adjourned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

HALLOwELL, Ne, December 15.-GOv-
ernOr BOdWell died this morning. His death
was very sudden and unexpected as it was
believed that he was on the road to a
speedy recovery He had slept well
during the night. Shortly after
5 O'Clock this morning he aWOke and asked
his nephew to put him in his chair. 1t was
no sooner done than he expired. He died
without a struggle, passing away peacefully.
His death was probably caused by paralysis
of the heart.
or, r. iTrysf 81 800 80 80, - -
hcIal duties as chief magistrate OF the state.
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at Lees summit, No.

KANSAS CITY, December IA, 1:15 a. H.
The fire department has just started two
engines TO Lees Summit, a town OF about
5000 inhabitants twenty miles east of here
on the Missouri Pacific railroad on the
strength Of a telegram from there stating
that the town is on fire and in danger Of be
ing totally consumed. Eight business
houses are already in ashes, and the flames
now threaten the bank, hotel and the de-
pot. The town was visited by a similar
conhagratiOn last year.
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Secret 8Teetings-

mittee appointed by the northern and south
ern assemblies Of the Presbyterian church
to meet here and confer upon the proposal
to reUnibe the two branches of the church,
held sepeEate meetings to-day. Both meet
Ings were secret and not a word viii be
given for publication by the members Of the
comm fHFaa
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

BERLIN, December ia new bill has
been introduced in Reichstag authorizing
the expulsion of ali socialists who have in
Cured penalties for violation of anti-social-
ist laws belonging to socialist which is
forbidden by existing laws, In accordance
with provisions of this bill most of the so
cialist members Of the Reichstag may be
expelled from Germany. The bill also per
mits punishment of any one taking part in
sGcieIist cOnnress
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

WASHINGTON, D. O., December 13.-MT.
Morrill, reported back the bill to repay to
states the tax collected by the act Of March
3, 1861.
Mr.. Ingalls, introduced bills to remove
limitation in the payment Of arrears OF pen
siOns.
By Mr.. Cullom-To amend the interstate
law; also for the establishment and opera
ton Of a United States postal telegraph.
By Mr.. Jones, Of Arkansas-Opening the
great Sioux reservation in Nebraska, to
settlement.
Mr.. DOIphs called up his bill to provide for
Notifications, and it was referred to the
committee on coast dsfenses.
A number Of other bills were introduced
and the senate adjourned.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
EeeIev nTntnr Cnnnanr

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 1.-THE
first annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Kelley Motor company since
1883, was held in this city to-day.
1t was attended by about seventy-five stock
holders, representing nearly 10000 shares
encouraging reports Of progress were made
both By Mr.. Kelley and by the board of di-
rectOrs, both seeming confident In the ulti-
mate success Of the inventioR.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
And Yet at Wichita.

WICHITA, KAN, December 13.-Eariy this
morning a strong flow of gas was struck
about nine miles east of the city, by the
Wichita Mining and Investment company.
The stratum is 300 feet below the surface,
and fifteen feet thick, giving pressure
Of from thirty to fifty pounds per square
inch, through a ten inch main.
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An UnIUcIZy Pho tograph.

OMAHA, December 16.-Ernest K. VII
hanson, who, six years ago was charged with
rObbing the firm of Albert Morgan q Co., OF
Fail River, Mass, of $4,000 and fed to
parts unknown, passed through here yester-
day in charge of a detective. About year
ago a wandering photographer, in passing
bonneville, Neb., took picture of the
only general store IN town with group Of
men in front of it. Last Thanksgiving day
the photographer was arrested in Chi ago.
The negative of the picture still being in his
possession, q detective recognized William
son and went to bonneville and arrested
MIN.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
sTT,e 2rerf5eUf5- STeg-ggge MIA ft

ST. LOUIS, December 15.-It is announced
that the Western Steel works, operating the
old Vulcan mills In South st. Louis, will
close down January /. The cause assigned Is
the withdrawal Of orders by railroad COM
panies in consequence Of President Cleve-
lands message, they believing they will
soon be able to obtain rails much cheaper
from Europe. Fifteen hundred men will be
thrown out Of employment.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
TroubIe III fhe K-ng p

Cincinnati, ONO, December I6. Trouble
is brewing in the Knights of Pythias Su-
preme Chancellor Howard Douglas has
ordered all the grandlOdges to change their
constitutions SO as to accord with the SUI
preme laws. All have complied with these
excepting Pennsylvania, Delaware and Ore
gon. The Pennsylvania lodge proposes to
contest the supreme chancellor's authority.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

HUTCHINSON, KAN, December 13.-The ex-
perimentaI well at South Hutchinson struck
gas at g depth of 1. 100 feet. The flame shot
up some twenty feet, but was only tenn
pOrary. Several pockets of fine lubEcatng
oil have also been found, one filling the we'll
up POS feet. There Is now no doubt here
that both viii be found in paying quantities.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
stociE Boards IN session.

6PREoEELD, III, December HE
live stock boards OF the various states, IN
session here to-day, agreed upon the desiFa-
biiity of cooperation among the states to
prevent the introduction and spread Of
Texas fever among cattle and proposed that
congress establish q government laboratory
for the development of scientific informa-
ton mon the EuLia-E OF contaainua dizaaaaz-
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al HorribIs Onfrare-

MEHTDEE, MISS, December 15.-Informa-
ton has been received here from Smith
county that Miss Mamie Husbands, while
travelling to her brothers house some miles
gro and robbed. After committing the rob
berry the negrOs cut out the lady's tongue.
Mrs Husband recognized the negro and
wrote his name so that he would be arrested.
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Met His death IN a balloon.

OWEEsHURGBoRO, KY, December 13.-An
immense balloon was observed sailing over
tins city Saturday afternoon at a great
height. Yesterday it was found in an old
swamp about ten miles south of HaWesVilie.
There was also discovered the emaciated re-
mains Of a man who had evidently been
empued from the basket several yards from
where the air ship had fallen No papers or
evidence has been found TO indicate who the
unfortunate man can be.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

Los ANGELES, CAL, December IA
heavy wind prevailed yesterday at Crescent,
q town ten miles north Of here, and a hotel
with sixteen inmates was blown down. Mrs
CIementina Arnold and her 10-year-old
daughter were killed. All the others were
badly injured
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

SAN FRAECsOo, December IA-Wong-Ah-
Hung the ChInhu1a.2 who was convicted IN
the United States district court yesterday on
the charge OF importing Chinese women for
immoral purposes was sentenced to-day to
ten years imprisonment IN the California
fine Il g, COO.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
AIabama FEohibition ConrentIon.

MoE-eOaIEEX, Ara, December 1.-THE
state prohibition convention held here to
day was lightly attended. Delegates to the
national convention were chosen and rssoln-
tons adopted favOriug Clinton b. Eiske, of
rev Jersey for president, and j. Z. Tanner,
OF Alabans5 for vice president.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

MILWAUKEE,, WIS, December 16.-The
trouble between the Chicago, Milwaukee d
st. Paul company and.its engineers and fire.
men was adjusted to-day and a strike avert
ed through the efforts of Grand Master P.
M. Arthur, of the Brotherhood of LocOmO-
tive Enoinears-
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Kansas city Live stock Market.
The Live Stock Indioatorrsports:

-la ---Ha -alIl-- -------a--a--
CATTLE Receipts 1900 head; shipments
1J200. Market on change TO-DAY was steady.
Good 20 choice coEn-Esd 81 254A l5s
common to medium. s. 2584 %; s1ocEaTs,
e. 0042 60s feeders g 654s % COWS, 81 . .
2 20. gCaEBsrs 81 6018 o.
HOHS-Rsosipts, 900 head shipments. ], 200
head. Market on change 581Go higher. Good.
to choice, IS 1893 So common 70 medium
s. 20 5 Z0s alip5 and ulgls s. 0QE54 CO.
SHEEP Receipts, is head shipments 491
head. MurEst was active tu3ood 70 choice 8 Qg
g o9s common to medium, 81 5953 Us.
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CHICAGO, December I6.-GeOrge w. Web
Der. ex-superintendent of the Chicago north
division pOstoftice, was arrested tonight
CHARGED with embeZzliug money order funds.
1 Tbe amount of smbeZzlement Is large. a
/ similar charge has been preferred against
StanIev q. King. money order clerk.
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RansrsI sr5Ifn ns-lI-

NEW YOEE, December 1A-General
Thomas Kirby Smith, of Philadelphia,
distinguished soldier in the war of the re-
bel1ony died here to-day, aged 81 years.
he had been IN New York for some time In
connection With details pertaining to the
General Grant fund. He was chief of the
dead heroes staff at the close of the war.
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80 . IsmperaDee

AUGUSTA, NE, December 1.-THE su-
preme court Of Kennsbec county has de-
clared a law making the payment of United
States special tax as a liquor seller prima
facis evidence that the party paying such
tax is a saloOu-kesper, and therefore pub
lie nuisance and to be unconstitutional.
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BEHLIs, December 15.-Dr. Mackenzie
reached San Reno this evening and i'm
mediately visited the crown prince. The
crown princess and members of the family
took a walk to-day but the crown prince
stayed in doors, his condition being Unim-
ra-rv1aa
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Eavn-shfa EEanorf.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 16.-The
senate committee on education held a meet
ing to-day and unanimously ordered a IA
vorable report on the Blair education bill.
1t will be reported as it passed In the senate
last evening
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23

WASHINGTON. December 15-BiIIs were
introduced and referred as follows:
By Mr.. Cail-IO prohibit United States
Judges and courts from authorizing the
throwing Of money by receivers Of railroads
and other corporations beyond the amount
of their annual net incomes.
Ihe resolution offered some days ago by
hLr. Plumb was taken up, directing the at
torney general to investigate the iss e Of
patent TO Magnus S Eeuson, last October, IN
connection with the manufacture of sugar
from sorghum, and If invalid TO commence
suit to have the patent cancelled; fthe point
being that Mr. SWensoG was an employe Of
the agricultural department while making
the experiments out Of which the patent
res uIted-)
After discussion, the following resolution
was adopted:
aResOigsd That the attorney general be
requested TO investigate the Issuance of
letters patent to MagIlus Sven
son, of date October 10, 1887,
and il in his judgment the
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AnTiefY for sEeniev.

LONDON, December l6.-Congo dispatches
received IN Brussels tonight make nc
mention of Stanley or of the situation at
Stanley Falls. The present uneasiness fell
here regarding the explorer will develop in
to serious anxiety if the present month
passes without news being received from
him
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
A VaInaBIs ReiIc-

SHolLAKIE, PA, December 16.-An old IN
satisfied mortgage dated 1910 has been
found which affects title to about One-siXth
of the mortgage was originally SO, eco. The
sheriff has officially notified land holders
that he win sell the prOperty December 30.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
The House.

WASHINGTON, d. O., December 12.-Mr.
Springer, Of Illinois, presented the petition
delegate from the territory OF CimarrOn,
commonly known as the public land
strip" In his petition Mr.. Chase details
the efforts Of the people Of the territory
III coo was the number-WhO were without
the protection of local or general laws to
government, and the success which had at
tended them Mr.. Springer offered a resO-
luton referring the petition of Mr.. Chase to
the committee on territories, when ap-
pointed and extending the privileges OF the
hOor to that gentleman until the appoint
ment of the committee.
Mr.. Peters, of Kansas, urged
urged the necessity of some legislation touch
ing ''No Mans Land, which at present
was out of the pale of United States law.
He said that Mr.. Chase might be decided to
have the privileges of the floor, so that mem
bers who wished for information relative to
the territory might receive It without having
to go TO the lobby to meet Mr.. Chase.
After further brief discussion the resolu-
tons and petition were laid on the table.
Speaker Carlisle called upon Mr.. Crisp,
Of Georgia, to take his chair, ana IN a speech
to the house, asked that he be relieved from
the duty OF appointing committee on
elections, as his own seat was contested.
Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, offered resolu-
ton that the house viii, at i O'Clock to-
morrow, proceed to elect fifteen members
who viii constitute the committee on cleo
tiOns.
Mr.. Turner, Of Georgia. offered subsh-
tute, appointing committee to try the Car
lsls-IheOie contest and for the speaker to
appoint members Of the election committee
to try other cases. This resolution was re
iected and Mr.. Holman's adopted.
Mr.. LAWYER, Of Illinois, introduced a res
oiutiOn inquiring into how much revenue Is
derived from OlsOmargarine, which was laid
on the table.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-12-23
General sherman win be Present

COLUMBUS, o., December 16.-General W.
e. Sherman has accepted the invitation of
the Ohio centennial commission, through
Governor Foraker, to be present at the open
ing exercises in September next and, with
General Sheridan, review the Grand Army
and the National Guard parade.